Wine tourism In India: Sula Vineyards (Nashik, Maharashtra)

August 4, 2012
by Sushmita Sarkar

Wine is increasingly becoming a popular drink in India and there has been a tremendous growth in home grown wines in recent times, which has been the result of setting up of some excellent vineyards in the last two decades. The Indian vineyards are usually located in some of the best natural landscapes and with the boom in wine aficionados, wine tourism is slated to be the next big thing in the Indian tourism market.

Grape field of Nashik

Wine tourism is a great way for the wine lovers to appreciate not only the product but also the gives them an insight of the whole wine culture and appreciate the wine making process. The wine tours offer an off the track holiday experience to the travelers wherein they get to taste, learn about wines, appreciate the wine making process and also enjoy the natural landscape & serenity of the vineyards. The Indian Vineyards are mostly located in the lush hills of the western ghats in India, which not only boast of breathtaking landscapes, verdant greenery but also just the right climate and soil for growing of wine grape crops.

Sula wineyard and sula wine

Sula Wines

The Nashik region of Maharashtra state has the maximum number of vineyards located in the country. The Sula vineyards, one of the first vineyards to be set up here is very popular for wine tourism. It is also one of the most accessible and well laid out vineyards for travelers & tourists. Established in 1997, the Sula Vineyards has developed into a world class winery and vineyard, offerings it’s a guests a unique experience into the world of wines. The winery is open to visitors and offers vineyard tour, including a peek into the wine making process, wine tastings, courses, and special events. There is also a Bungalow in the vineyard, which is open to visitors on rental. The bungalow is an extension of the vineyards philosophy of understated luxury, having rooms with large living areas , private balconies and swimming pool. There are chefs serving customized meals, which are paired perfectly with the wines produced in the vineyard and one gets a firsthand guide on pairing the right wines with different kind of cuisines. The vineyards also offer a great opportunity for buying wines at reduced prices.

Wine Lovers

Beyond Vineyard

So, if you are looking for a luxurious holiday in the lap of nature, enjoying your favorite wine, look no further and take a break with a wine tour at the Sula Vineyard. The Other Home ensure you to provide the best memories ever.

Definitely, it will be a pleasant time to plan a trip to Nashik, with a sip of wine enjoying the amazing scenery of vineyard. It feels so relaxed dreaming about the moment, can’t image how it really feels.